as in concerning
to have (something) as a subject matter
where would I find books pertaining to birds?
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concerning
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So that alone is very concerning to us.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026 -
The hospital association still objects to the part of the bill that would require the private guardian to meet with the hospital patient prior to accepting the appointment, citing concerns that such a requirement may slow the process as well as timing issues concerning medical consent.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Pertaining (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertaining%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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